FILE - In this 1964 file photo, George H.W. Bush sits on couch with his wife Barbara and their children. George W. Bush sits at right behind his mother. Behind couch are Neil and Jeb Bush. Sitting with parents are Dorothy and Marvin Bush. Again? Really? There are more than 300 million people in America, yet the same two families keep popping up when it comes to picking a president. The possibility of a Bush-Clinton matchup in 2016 is increasingly plausible. After months of hints and speculation, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush last week said he's actively exploring a bid for the Republican nomination. And while Hillary Rodham Clinton hasn't revealed her intentions, she's seen as the odds-on favorite for the Democratic nomination. By Nancy Benac. ? (AP Photo, File)

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Barack Obama, Barbara Bush

President Barack Obama shares a laugh with former first lady Barbara Bush at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Texas Gov. George W. Bush, right, gives his mother, Barbara Bush , a hug after taking a family photo Thursday, June 10, 1999 in Houston. The Bush family gathered to celebrate former president George Bush and Barbara's birthdays. George Bush will turn 75 Saturday and Barbara turned 74 Tuesday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Grand Canyon Barbara Bush 1991

First lady Barbara Bush looks out over Hopi Point during her first visit to the Grand Canyon, April 13, 1991. Mrs. Bush was at the Canyon to kick off celebration for the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service. (AP Photo/Jeff Robbins)

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Barbara Bush Paris 1989

First lady Barbara Bush sniffs a rose during a tour of the gardens of Bagatelle in Paris, France, July 16, 1989. Mrs. Bush was later presented a bouquet of "Barbara Bush" roses, the latest creation of rosieriste George Delbard, which he named for the U.S. First Lady. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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George Bush and Margaret Thatcher

U.S. President George Bush and Barbara Bush stand with Britain's Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at London Heathrow Airport in London, after she welcomed him to London, Wednesday, May 31, 1989. President Bush is visiting London, on his way home following the NATO Summit in Brussels and a visit to West Germany. (AP Photo)

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Bush Family Easter

First lady Barbara Bush, granddaughter Marshall Bush, and son Neil Bush are flanked by Easter bunnies as they stand on the White House balcony in Washington, March 27, 1989. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

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Bush Chilly Millie

On a sunny but cold day first lady Barbara Bush strolls on the White House South Lawn in Washington with the family dog, Millie, Feb. 8, 1989. The Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial can be seen in the background. (AP Photo/Barry Thumma)

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Barbara Bush

First lady Barbara Bush, in an interview with the Associated Press at the White House in Washington, Feb. 3, 1989, says she sees her job as helping relieve the enormous pressures of the presidency. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

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George H. Bush and Barbara Bush

U.S. President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush attend one of the Inaugural Balls, Friday, Jan. 21, 1989, night at the D.C Armory in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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President George Bush raises his right hand as he is sworn into office as the 41st president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist outside the west front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1989. First lady Barbara Bush holds the bible for her husband. Former President Reagan is in the background. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

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Barbara Bush Literary Honors

Barbara Bush, wife of President-Elect George Bush, smiles as James Duffy, President of ABC-Capital Cities, places a medal around her neck during the National Literary Honors Dinner, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1988 in Washington. The future first lady was honored for her literacy efforts. (AP Photo/J.Scott Applewhite)

Vice President George H. W. Bush, center, poses with his family outside St. Anns Church, Sunday, Aug. 8, 1988, Kennebunkport, Me. The Bush family from left front row: Neil Bush, Pierce Bush, Lauren Bush, Dorothy Bush, and Ellie LeBlond. The rest of the children in the front row are unidentified. Second row from left: an unidentified woman, Laura Bush, Jenna Bush, George H. W. Bush, Dorothy Bush and Barbara Bush. Back row from left are: Jeb Bush, George P. Bush and Noelle Bush. The rest of the group is unidentified. (AP Photo/Herb Swanson)

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Reagan Endorses Bush

Vice President George Bush and his wife Barbara Bush are shown during a fundraiser in Washington where he picked up the endorsement of President Reagan in his bid to become the next president of the United States, May 12, 1988. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)

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For Good Luck 1987

U.S. Vice President George H. Bush, right, and his wife Barbara, left, rubs the nose of the statue of Abraham Lincoln for good luck after participating in wreath-laying ceremonies at Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield, Ill., Feb. 12, 1987. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

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Barbara Bush and Ed Koch

Barbara Bush, wife of U.S.Vice-President George H. Bush, kiddingly aims a punch at New York City Mayor Ed Koch as they met at a radio station in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1986. Both were doing a talk show with commentator Michael Jackson. (AP Photo/Michael Tweed)

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Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, George H,W, Bush, Barbara Bush

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, right, share a moment with Vice President and Mrs. George Bush following the oaths in the Capitol Building in Washington on Monday, Jan. 21, 1985. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

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George H W Bush India 1984

U.S. Vice President George H. W. Bush, right, and his wife Barbara Bush pose in front of the Taj Mahal, the 17th century monument to love was built by a Mughal Emperor Sahajahan in memory of his beloved queen who bore 14 children, Saturday, May 13, 1984, Agra, India. (AP Photo/Sondeep Shankar)

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RNC Reagan Bush 1980

Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan and his running mate George Bush are shown on the podium of Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, July 17, 1980 as the final curtain draws near on the 1980 Republican National Convention. Nancy Reagan stands left, Barbara Bush, right. (AP Photo)

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George Bush beams as some of his family members applaud at the National Press Club in Washington on Tuesday, May 1, 1979 where he formally announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. From left are: John E. (Jeb), a son; Columba, a daughter-in-law; Marvin, a son; Dorothy, a daughter; Mrs. Barbara Bush, his wife; and Bush. (AP Photo/Taylor)

President Bush shares a laugh with his mother Barbara Bush on Earth Day at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, Thursday, April 22, 2004, in Wells, Maine.(AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

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LIB20 - Barbara and George Bush exchange gifts with Pope John Paul II in a private meeting, before the US President meets with other churchmen in the Vatican. (AP-Photo/Denis Paquin) 8.11.1991

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Former President Ronald Reagan, left, his wife Nancy Reagan, new first lady Barbara Bush and her husband President George Bush, right, walk down the Capitol steps after the inaugural ceremony in Washington, D.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 1989. President Bush was sworn in as the nation's 41st president. The Reagans are heading to an awaiting helicopter to take them to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and onto California. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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George Bush is sworn in as new director of the Central Intelligence Agency by Supreme Court Associate Justice Potter Stewart, left, as Mrs Barbara Bush and President Gerald Ford, at right, look on at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., January 30, 1976. Bush succeeds William Colby who retired. (AP Photo)

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George H.W. Bush Texas election senate 1964

Republican Senatorial candidate George Bush shows a victory sign as he and his wife Barbara stand in front of a vote machine November 3, 1964 in Houston,Tex., just before casting their ballot. The candidate waited an hour and a half in a long of votes that circled the Pilgrim Elementary School where the Bush's voted this morning. in Houston. (AP Photo).

First lady Michelle Obama, left, stands with, from second from left, former first ladies: Laura Bush; Hillary Rodham Clinton; Barbara Bush; and Rosalynn Carter; at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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FILE - In this 1964 file photo, George H.W. Bush sits on couch with his wife Barbara and their children. George W. Bush sits at right behind his mother. Behind couch are Neil and Jeb Bush. Sitting with parents are Dorothy and Marvin Bush. Again? Really? There are more than 300 million people in America, yet the same two families keep popping up when it comes to picking a president. The possibility of a Bush-Clinton matchup in 2016 is increasingly plausible. After months of hints and speculation, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush last week said he's actively exploring a bid for the Republican nomination. And while Hillary Rodham Clinton hasn't revealed her intentions, she's seen as the odds-on favorite for the Democratic nomination. By Nancy Benac. ? (AP Photo, File)

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Barack Obama, Barbara Bush

President Barack Obama shares a laugh with former first lady Barbara Bush at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Texas Gov. George W. Bush, right, gives his mother, Barbara Bush , a hug after taking a family photo Thursday, June 10, 1999 in Houston. The Bush family gathered to celebrate former president George Bush and Barbara's birthdays. George Bush will turn 75 Saturday and Barbara turned 74 Tuesday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Grand Canyon Barbara Bush 1991

First lady Barbara Bush looks out over Hopi Point during her first visit to the Grand Canyon, April 13, 1991. Mrs. Bush was at the Canyon to kick off celebration for the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service. (AP Photo/Jeff Robbins)

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Barbara Bush Paris 1989

First lady Barbara Bush sniffs a rose during a tour of the gardens of Bagatelle in Paris, France, July 16, 1989. Mrs. Bush was later presented a bouquet of "Barbara Bush" roses, the latest creation of rosieriste George Delbard, which he named for the U.S. First Lady. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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George Bush and Margaret Thatcher

U.S. President George Bush and Barbara Bush stand with Britain's Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at London Heathrow Airport in London, after she welcomed him to London, Wednesday, May 31, 1989. President Bush is visiting London, on his way home following the NATO Summit in Brussels and a visit to West Germany. (AP Photo)

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Bush Family Easter

First lady Barbara Bush, granddaughter Marshall Bush, and son Neil Bush are flanked by Easter bunnies as they stand on the White House balcony in Washington, March 27, 1989. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

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Bush Chilly Millie

On a sunny but cold day first lady Barbara Bush strolls on the White House South Lawn in Washington with the family dog, Millie, Feb. 8, 1989. The Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial can be seen in the background. (AP Photo/Barry Thumma)

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Barbara Bush

First lady Barbara Bush, in an interview with the Associated Press at the White House in Washington, Feb. 3, 1989, says she sees her job as helping relieve the enormous pressures of the presidency. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

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George H. Bush and Barbara Bush

U.S. President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush attend one of the Inaugural Balls, Friday, Jan. 21, 1989, night at the D.C Armory in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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INAUGURATION GEORGE BUSH

President George Bush raises his right hand as he is sworn into office as the 41st president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist outside the west front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1989. First lady Barbara Bush holds the bible for her husband. Former President Reagan is in the background. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

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Barbara Bush Literary Honors

Barbara Bush, wife of President-Elect George Bush, smiles as James Duffy, President of ABC-Capital Cities, places a medal around her neck during the National Literary Honors Dinner, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1988 in Washington. The future first lady was honored for her literacy efforts. (AP Photo/J.Scott Applewhite)

Vice President George H. W. Bush, center, poses with his family outside St. Anns Church, Sunday, Aug. 8, 1988, Kennebunkport, Me. The Bush family from left front row: Neil Bush, Pierce Bush, Lauren Bush, Dorothy Bush, and Ellie LeBlond. The rest of the children in the front row are unidentified. Second row from left: an unidentified woman, Laura Bush, Jenna Bush, George H. W. Bush, Dorothy Bush and Barbara Bush. Back row from left are: Jeb Bush, George P. Bush and Noelle Bush. The rest of the group is unidentified. (AP Photo/Herb Swanson)

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Reagan Endorses Bush

Vice President George Bush and his wife Barbara Bush are shown during a fundraiser in Washington where he picked up the endorsement of President Reagan in his bid to become the next president of the United States, May 12, 1988. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)

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For Good Luck 1987

U.S. Vice President George H. Bush, right, and his wife Barbara, left, rubs the nose of the statue of Abraham Lincoln for good luck after participating in wreath-laying ceremonies at Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield, Ill., Feb. 12, 1987. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

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Barbara Bush and Ed Koch

Barbara Bush, wife of U.S.Vice-President George H. Bush, kiddingly aims a punch at New York City Mayor Ed Koch as they met at a radio station in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1986. Both were doing a talk show with commentator Michael Jackson. (AP Photo/Michael Tweed)

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Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, George H,W, Bush, Barbara Bush

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, right, share a moment with Vice President and Mrs. George Bush following the oaths in the Capitol Building in Washington on Monday, Jan. 21, 1985. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

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George H W Bush India 1984

U.S. Vice President George H. W. Bush, right, and his wife Barbara Bush pose in front of the Taj Mahal, the 17th century monument to love was built by a Mughal Emperor Sahajahan in memory of his beloved queen who bore 14 children, Saturday, May 13, 1984, Agra, India. (AP Photo/Sondeep Shankar)

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RNC Reagan Bush 1980

Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan and his running mate George Bush are shown on the podium of Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, July 17, 1980 as the final curtain draws near on the 1980 Republican National Convention. Nancy Reagan stands left, Barbara Bush, right. (AP Photo)

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George H Bush, Barbara Bush,

George Bush beams as some of his family members applaud at the National Press Club in Washington on Tuesday, May 1, 1979 where he formally announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. From left are: John E. (Jeb), a son; Columba, a daughter-in-law; Marvin, a son; Dorothy, a daughter; Mrs. Barbara Bush, his wife; and Bush. (AP Photo/Taylor)

President Bush shares a laugh with his mother Barbara Bush on Earth Day at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, Thursday, April 22, 2004, in Wells, Maine.(AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

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US PRESIDENT VISIT VATICAN

LIB20 - Barbara and George Bush exchange gifts with Pope John Paul II in a private meeting, before the US President meets with other churchmen in the Vatican. (AP-Photo/Denis Paquin) 8.11.1991

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Reagan Bush

Former President Ronald Reagan, left, his wife Nancy Reagan, new first lady Barbara Bush and her husband President George Bush, right, walk down the Capitol steps after the inaugural ceremony in Washington, D.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 1989. President Bush was sworn in as the nation's 41st president. The Reagans are heading to an awaiting helicopter to take them to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and onto California. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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George H.W. Bush CIA

George Bush is sworn in as new director of the Central Intelligence Agency by Supreme Court Associate Justice Potter Stewart, left, as Mrs Barbara Bush and President Gerald Ford, at right, look on at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., January 30, 1976. Bush succeeds William Colby who retired. (AP Photo)

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George H.W. Bush Texas election senate 1964

Republican Senatorial candidate George Bush shows a victory sign as he and his wife Barbara stand in front of a vote machine November 3, 1964 in Houston,Tex., just before casting their ballot. The candidate waited an hour and a half in a long of votes that circled the Pilgrim Elementary School where the Bush's voted this morning. in Houston. (AP Photo).

First lady Michelle Obama, left, stands with, from second from left, former first ladies: Laura Bush; Hillary Rodham Clinton; Barbara Bush; and Rosalynn Carter; at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)